Prime Minister Andrew Holness says he’s directed the National Housing Trust, NHT, to build more houses.
Mr. Holness says there would not be a debate over the use of NHT funds if the Housing Trust was using its reserves to build enough houses to meet the demand.
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The Holness administration came under fire recently, for their decision to draw down $2-billion in dividends from the NHT for budgetary support.
Mr. Holness says over the years, he’s been conflicted about using NHT funds for purposes other than housing.
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The Prime Minister says that’s why they’ve undertaken a review of the Housing Trust, which is expected to be completed soon.
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Prime Minister Holness was speaking at a ground breaking ceremony for 37 serviced lots at Marys Field, St. Catherine on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister says the NHT will begin construction on over four-thousand houses this year.
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And, Mr. Holness said squatting cannot be used as a means of securing land.
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